Window Gang
Window Gang, LLC · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Window Gang franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1996 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Charlottesville, VA United States Source: franchise.org
Window Gang franchise specializes in residential and commercial window cleaning services, building a reputation for reliable service and professional results.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Window Gang franchise?
- The Window Gang Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $138,600–$246,500 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Window Gang initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $65,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 21). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Window Gang charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% of Gross Sales; $150 per week minimum (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 22). The brand or advertising fund contribution is the greater of 2% of Gross Sales per week or $50 per week (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 22). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- How many Window Gang locations are there?
- The FDD reports 52 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $138,600 – $246,500 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 has not been reviewed yet.
- 3Outlets declined by 2 in 2025, to 52 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 25
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 21
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
13 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for Window Gang has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51
Net +4 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($138,600 – $246,500) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Does the current FDD include an Item 19 financial performance representation?
Reported units decreased from 54 to 52 in 2025. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 25
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 21
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 51
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
46 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosure
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format and overlapping investment range. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 3 · PDF p. 13 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Kristin Watson v. Paul Flick et al. — status: Pending; defendants intend to vigorously defend and bring counterclaims
“This action was filed... on July 31, 2025... Flick and the defendant parties intend to vigorously defend themselves in this matter and bring counterclaims against Watson.”
Note: The provided source does not state the Kristin Watson lawsuit or its alleged pending status.
Item 6 · PDF p. 23 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Renewal Fee (Greater of 25% of then-current initial Franchise Fee or $15,000)
“Renewal Fee Greater of 25% of our then-current initial Franchise Fee or $15,000.”
Note: Renewal Fee figure is not stated in the provided source text.
Item 11 · PDF p. 38 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial training location: Two virtual weeks and one week of live classroom training at the corporate offices in Charlottesville, Virginia
“Conducted across two virtual weeks and one week of live classroom sessions... Finally, we provide a week-long in-person training program at our corporate offices in Charlottesville, Virginia.”
Note: The provided source does not state the two virtual weeks or Charlottesville classroom training location.
Item 17 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Post-termination non-compete duration: 2 years after termination or expiration
“For 2 years after the termination or expiration, you and the Bound Parties... may not: (a) have any interest in a Competitive Business or perform services for a Competitive Business located within the Protected Territory or within a twenty mile radius...”
Note: The provided source does not state the extracted two-year post-termination non-compete provision.
Item 17 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial term: 10 years
“Length of the franchise term... 10 years.”
Note: The provided source does not state a 10-year initial franchise term.
Item 17 · PDF p. 133 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Transfer fee: Greater of $20,000 or actual out-of-pocket expenses
“Franchisee paying to Franchisor a transfer fee equal to the greater of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000) or an amount equal to Franchisor’s out-of-pocket costs to review and process the transfer.”
Note: Source excerpt does not state a transfer fee or $20,000 amount.
Item 17 · PDF p. 48 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Post-termination non-compete radius: Protected Territory and 20-mile radius of the Protected Territory or any other Window Gang Business
“For 2 years after the termination or expiration... may not: (a) have any interest in a Competitive Business... located within the Protected Territory or within a twenty mile radius as the crow flies of the Protected Territory or any other Window Gang Business.”
Note: Source excerpt does not state the post-termination non-compete radius.
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.